Hello Storrington Families!
We are incredibly proud of the effort our students are putting into their learning in both literacy and math! Every day, we see students demonstrating perseverance, building connections, tackling challenges, and developing a strong work ethic. Learning takes time, practice, and a willingness to keep trying, and our Storrington Stingers are showing us what it means to work hard, support one another, and grow together. Elementary Progress Reports and Kindergarten Communication of Learning: Initial Observations, will be distributed to families on November 13th.
Heading into our final week of October, please see the information below for details about our Week Ahead, the Barbara Coloroso evening on Oct 26th, and our BOO BASH hosted by our School Advisory Council on THURSDAY!
On Friday Oct 30th, students and staff are welcome to wear orange and black or come to school in a costume! Families are reminded to please ensure all costumes are school-appropriate and do not include full-face masks, toy weapons, gore, or anything overly frightening. Thank you for helping us keep the day fun, safe, and enjoyable for everyone! Also, on the afternoon of October 30th, we’ll be turning up the fun with a dance party opportunity for all classrooms! A big thank-you to our School Advisory Council for supporting this exciting event. With a DJ spinning awesome tunes, we’ll be ready to hit the dance floor and show off our best moves! We can’t wait to dance, celebrate, and have some fun together!
Have a great weekend and a fantastic week ahead! Don't forget - Monday Oct. 26th is a PA Day!
Proud to be a Stinger!
Ms. Domingo
Principal
S
torrington PS Week Ahead
Oct 26-30, 2026
Monday, October 26 (PA Day)
- No School for Students
- Storrington Staff engaging in Professional Learning
- Evening Event: Barbara Coloroso. 6-8pm at NDSS (link to register below!)
Tuesday, October 27 (Day 2)
- Ms. Burrows, Student Support Counsellor, at Storrington
- Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Club meets today, Grade 4-8! All welcome! 11am in the library!
- Welcome to Mr. Patoine who joins us as a Yard Supervisor! Welcome to the Hive!
- Hot Lunch: Gino's (pasta/pizza)
Wednesday, October 28 (Day 3)
- Newspaper Club meets today, 11am in the library w/Ms. Domingo
- Shane Wray visiting Kindergarten for some music fun!
- Guitar Lessons with Derek McGowan (*for students who are registered)
- Hot Lunch: Pita Pit
Thursday, October 29 (Day 4)
- Grade 7/8 Immunization Clinic at Storrington
- Spirit Day - Stinger Pride! Show off your school spirit and Wear Black and Yellow Today (yes, Thursday again this week!)
- Mr. Lang, Math Support Facilitator at Storrington
- Hot Lunch: Boston Pizza
- BOO BASH! 5-7pm (Families who did not pre-order, can pay admission at the door, $5 per family)
Friday, October 30 (Day 5)
- Hot Lunch: Gino's (subs)
- Hallowe'en Dance Party with a DJ!!! Thanks to our School Advisory Parent Council for supporting this event!
- Students and staff are welcome to wear orange and black or come to school in a costume
- Wings Fundraiser October 30 - November 1st. Creekside Bar & Grill
Saturday, October 31
- Happy Hallowe'en - Stay Safe Stingers!
Free Community Event: An Evening with Barbara Coloroso – Monday, October 26, 2026
Join us on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Napanee District Secondary School (245 Belleville Road, Napanee) for an evening with best-selling author and parent educator Barbara Coloroso.
With humour, heart, and real-world wisdom, Barbara inspires parents, educators, and community members to raise resilient, empathetic children while building stronger relationships and connections.
Barbara is the author of the best-selling books Kids Are Worth It! and The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So-Innocent Bystander.
This free community event is open to all; however, online registration is required. Attendees are also invited to submit questions in advance through the registration form.
A Message from our School Advisory Council:
Upcoming SAC events:
Hallowe'en Boo Bash - October 29 - Families are invited to attend our Boo Bash on Thursday Oct 29 from 5-7pm. Order forms will be sent home this week for families to preorder tickets for pizza and entrance to the event. (tickets to enter will also be sold at the door the evening of the event!)
Weekend Wings Fundraiser at Creekside Bar & Grill, Oct 30-Nov 1 (see flyer below)
Next SAC Meeting: Thursday November 5, 2026 - 6:30pm
2026-2027 SAC Executive Members
Co-Chairs: Devin Tillaart and Steacy Wood
Secretary: Jill Sonneveld
Treasurer: Candace Tillaart
PIC (Parent Involvement Committee) Representative: Stephanie Gratto
Fundraising & Event Coordinators: Cassandra Mahon-Costa & Erin Moore-Johnstone
If you are interested in joining our 2026/27 School Advisory Council, please reach out to pc.storrington@gmail.com for more information regarding the executive councils positions that are still open to be filled.
A Reminder to Stinger Families:
A friendly reminder to all families that Storrington Public School is a nut-safe school, and we ask that no nuts or nut products be sent to school due to serious allergies within our building, and to support any occasional staff and visitors that support our school. We know that keeping everyone safe is a team effort, and we appreciate your care, understanding, and sensitivity to the needs of others in our school community. Thank you for helping us create a safe and inclusive environment where all of our Stingers can learn, grow, and thrive together!
A message shared from the City of Kingston:
“E-scooters are easy to find, but they aren't toys and aren't designed for kids. In Ontario, you must be at least 16 years old to ride wherever e-scooters are permitted.
In Kingston, e-scooters are not currently permitted. The City is developing a Micromobility Regulations Strategy — with updated rules around e-scooters, e-bikes and other lightweight, rideable transportation — to support safe, accessible and sustainable travel around Kingston. The strategy, which considers public engagement feedback and research into best practices, will be presented to Council for consideration later this year.
Find out more at Micromobility Regulations | Get Involved Kingston by Communications & Public Engagement.”
SCHOOL PHOTOS WITH EDGE IMAGING:
Photos with Edge Imaging at Storrington Public School:
- Individual Student Photos: October 23
- Retakes and Class Photos: November 10
UPDATE: Concussion Protocols
Here is a link to our LDSB Website that outlines our updated Concussion Protocol. Kindly review for your reference. Thank you for helping us keep students safe and healthy!
https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols
CPICS FOR VOLUNTEERS:
For the safety of our students and school community, all volunteers are required to have a recent vulnerable sector police check completed within 6 months of their volunteer start date. Existing CPICs are valid for at least 3 years. To help make the process easier, we will provide prospective volunteers with a letter to take to the police detachment that serves the area where they live. The letter must be completed by a school representative before you take it to the police. Once you receive your completed police record check, please upload it to the LDSB Police Record Check Portal. Human Resources will review the record check and will contact you if any additional information or follow-up is required. Thank you for helping us create a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students! (Need help? Email us at storr@limestone.on.ca)
Looking Ahead...
October
- October: ADHD Awareness Month / Hispanic Heritage Month / Islamic Heritage Month / Women's History Month / K-2 Cyber Awareness Month (Provincial) / Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
- October 25: Anniversary of the Haldimand Treaty of 1784
- October 26: Evening Event with Barbara Coloroso, 6-8pm @NDSS
- October 26: PA Day (No School for students)
- October 29: Boo Bash 5-7pm
November
- November: Indigenous Education Month / National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month
- November 1: All Saints Day
- November 2-6: Treaties Recognition Week
- November 5: School Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30pm
- November 7: Inuit Day
- November 8: Diwali / Bandi Chhor Diwas / Indigenous Veterans Day
- November 10: School Photo Retake Day & Classroom Group Photos
- November 13: Progress Reports & Kindergarten Communication of Learning shared to Families
- November 16: Louis Riel Day
- November 16: Bus Safety Presentations at Storrington!
- November 18: Kingston Frontenacs Game (Gr. 3-8)
- November 20: PA Day
- November 24: Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
December
- December 4-12: Hanukah
- December 9: Big Bear Creek Land Claim Anniversary
- December 21: Winter Solstice
- Dec 21-Jan1: Winter Break (No School)
- December 24: Christmas Eve
- December 25: Christmas
January
- January 4: National Ribbon Skirt Day
- January 15: Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
- January 29: PA Day
February
- February 6: Lunar New Year
- February 7-March 8: Ramadan
- February 10: Ash Wednesday
- February 12: Term 1 Report Cards & COLs to Families
- February 14: Have A Heart Day / National Day of Remembrance for MMIWG2S+
- February 21: International Mother Language Day
March
- March 9: Anniversary of the Longwoods Treaty
- March 9-10: Eid-ul-Fitr
- March 12 - 19th March Break (No School)
- March 20: Nowruz (Ismailis) / Nowruz / Spring Equinox / Two-Spirit Celebration & Awareness Day
- March 21: Naw-Ruz
- March 22: Holi / World Water Day
- March 22-23: Purim
- March 26: Good Friday
- March 29: Easter Monday
- March 31: National Indigenous Languages Day
April
- April 1: Anniversary of the Simcoe Deed / Treaty 3½
- April 14: Vaisakhi
- April 21-29: Pesach/Passover
- April 21-May 2: Ridvan
- April 22: Mother Earth Day
- April 23: PA Day
- April 30: Holy Friday
May
- May 5: Red Dress Day / National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples
- May 10: Bear Witness Day / Spirit Bear's Birthday
- May 16: Eid-al-Adha / Moose Hide Campaign Day
- May 19: Anniversary of the McKee Treaty of 1790
- May 20: Wesak
- May 31: PA Day
June
- June: National Indigenous History Month
- June 3: Anniversary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into MMIWG 10-12: Shavuot
- June 6: Anishinaabe Giizhigad / Anishinaabe Day / Blue Jean Jacket Day
- June 14-15: Ashura
- June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
- June 25: Term 2 Report Cards & Kindergarten Communication of Learning sent to Families
- June 29: PA Day
Storrington Public School - General Information
Main Office
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:15 am - 4:15 pm. Ms. Brown is our wonderful office administrator. Families can email us at storr@limestone.on.ca or call 613-358-2868. Emails and phone messages will be answered within 48 hours. For immediate assistance, please call back and to speak to someone. Storrington Public School is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Harassment, discrimination, violence, or abuse towards staff will not be tolerated. Please review the LDSB Code of Conduct below for additional information!
Arrival & Dismissal
School arrival and morning supervision begins at 8:50am daily and school dismissal is at 3:35pm. Families who need to pick up their student from school before dismissal because of an appointment or illness, feel free to give the school a call to let Ms. Brown know you're on your way and she can have your child ready for pick up at the main office - please refrain from going to your child's classroom. Please note - families arriving and requesting pick up after 3:15, will be asked to wait until dismissal at 3:35pm. Please note that the end of day is a very busy time as all staff need to ensure students are dismissed safely and our buses are loaded for on-time departure!
Data Verification Forms & Computer Use Agreement
Hard copies of Data Verification Forms will be sent this week to ensure we have the most up to date information in our Aspen database and we require families to sign off on our Computer Use Agreement in order for their students to access technology. If your contact information has changed, please provide us with an update via phone or email as soon as possible! Thank you!
Lunchbox Lunch Program
We will be using Lunchbox for our Lunch Program for efficiency of ordering and delivering. The Lunchbox Program sends out a messages to families with details about when ordering is available. Please note, families are not obligated to order as this is simply an option for student lunches. (Please note, the Lunchbox program manages the ordering and contact with vendors. Lunches arrive to the school labeled with student names and are distributed accordingly.)
Food Share Program
We will be offering the Food Share Program to all of our classes. All students can access this program. Please reach out if your student has dietary restrictions.
School Supplies and Labelling
Our school will provide the necessary supplies that your student will need for learning. Here are a few things that will certainly help students be prepared for learning each school day:
- Backpack
- Labelled water bottle
- Lunch bag with a peanut-free/nut-free lunch and snacks for two nutrition breaks (one in the morning and one in the afternoon)
- Personal pencil case (optional) to hold any supplies you may want to bring (pencils, erasers, scissors, ruler, pencil crayons, etc.)
- Indoor shoes (with non-marking soles) to be left at school
- Extra clothes (for our Kindergarten/primary particularly)
To avoid your student's clothing ending up in the lost and found, please consider labelling items, such as indoor and outdoor clothing, indoor and outdoor shoes, containers, school supplies, etc. Labeled items helps school staff reunite items to students when they have been lost, misplaced, or left behind!
Please check the weather in the morning for appropriate dress for the day. Students will go outside in all weather, with the exception of heavy rain, thunder/lightning, or extremely low temperatures.
School Messenger: Reporting Your Child's Absences
Storrington PS uses School Messenger to help communicate need-to-know information to families in a timely and efficient way via text, voice message, or email. Families can access school messenger on a laptop, iPad or mobile phone. Most families find it very useful to download the School Messenger App.
Storrington PS also uses School Messenger to share out our weekly newsletter which contains extensive school information with families via text, phone, or email message. Our school will also use this tool for urgent items like event cancellations or school emergencies about school council meetings, or special events.
Registered parents/guardians will receive these messages through contact information that is collected in our student information system. This information is exchanged via a secure connection between the school board and SchoolMessenger. This is the same system that also allows parents/guardians to report their student’s absence in advance, or report back to the school regarding an unexplained absence.
Parents/guardians may choose how to receive these alerts by text message, email or phone call with the exception of emergency events or attendance calls which will always be communicated via all contact methods on file with the school.
It is important that parents/guardians ensure schools have the most up-to-date contact information at the beginning of the school year. If your contact information changes during the school year, parents/guardians are asked to contact the school with the updated information.
Thank you for your attention to this important information!